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Greece man accused of stealing from class-action settlement funds
A Greece man has been arrested on federal charges of fraud, conspiracy, identity theft and money laundering.
Oregon man sentenced in NY for trafficking marijuana
An Oregon man was sentenced by U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence J. Vilardo in New York to federal prison for trafficking marijuana.
Amherst detective pleads guilty to impeding FBI probe in Erie County
A former Amherst police detective pleaded guilty to impeding an FBI investigation into a watch theft in Erie County.
Owner of Macedon company gets 2 years for $2.5M wire fraud scheme
A Florida man and owner of a Macedon vehicle company who was convicted of wire fraud has been sentenced to prison.
Webster home, forfeited to government, sells for $1 million
An extravagant Lake Road property in Webster, forfeited to the U.S. government in a narcotics-related plea agreement, sold for $1 million.
Four men facing drug charges
A federal grand jury has indicted four men on drug trafficking charges. Charged with conspiring to possess with intent to distribute, and distributing, five kilograms or more of cocaine are: […]
Williamsville man sentenced for wire fraud—again
An Erie County man has been sentenced to prison for wire fraud and tax evasion. Robert C. Logel, 56, of Williamsville, who was convicted of wire fraud and tax evasion, […]
Sex trafficker sentenced to 30 years
A Buffalo man who was convicted of five counts of sex trafficking and drug charges has been sentenced to 30 years in prison by Chief U.S. District Court Judge Frank […]
Opioid overdoses are now crime scenes in Erie County
Opioid overdoses in Erie County will now be treated as crime scenes, local and federal law enforcement officials have announced. The initiative calls for state and local law enforcement officers […]
Major drug dealers convicted
Two men connected to the El Chapo Mexican drug cartel have been convicted of drug charges in Buffalo. After an eight week trial, a federal jury convicted Herman E. Aguirre, […]
Eight arrested on drug charges
Federal prosecutors have charged eight people for involvement in a drug trafficking operation. The defendants have been charged with conspiracy to distribute five kilograms or more of cocaine, and one […]
Father-son duo admit to 17 robberies
A Buffalo man has admitted to helping his son commit 17 robberies. Duane Loyd, 47, pleaded guilty Thursday before U.S. District Court Judge Richard J. Arcara to bank robbery and […]
Case Digests
- Second Circuit – Nonconsensual ingestion: Asinga v. Gatorade Co.
- Fourth Department – Drive-by shooting: People v. Bordies
- Fourth Department – Trusts wills and estates: Matter of the Estate of William J. Deline Jr.
- Fourth Department – Separation of powers doctrine: Allard v. County of Steuben
- Second Circuit – Foreign Sovereign Immunities Act: Creditincome Limited v. The Swiss Confederation
- Fourth Department – Circumstantial evidence charge: People v. Coleman
- Second Circuit – Sentencing conditions: United States v. McCrone
- Fourth Department – Mental illness: People v. Williams
- Fourth Department – Sex Offender Registration Act: People v. Wallace
- Second Circuit – Failure to accommodate religion: Bergin v. N.Y. Unified Court System
- Second Circuit – Sentencing: United States v. DeJesus
Law News
- Fourth Department suspends attorney for two years
- Appeals court rejects claims of speedy trial violation
- NY appeals court vacates gun convictions
- Rochester panel highlights early planning for successful business transitions
- New York sues Kalshi, says its prediction markets are illegal gambling
- Police investigate alleged misappropriation of Walworth Fire Department funds
- New trial granted for defendant unhappy with their attorney
- NY appellate court reinstates medical malpractice case